Stefanie Parks

Stefanie Parks was born and raised in the beautiful county of Derbyshire which became the inspiration and setting for her stories.

She trained as a teacher at Derby University and after working locally for five years, decided to explore the world with her husband.

Together they worked their way around a handful of countries and are currently living in Christchurch, New Zealand. Stefanie has written consistently during her travels; her stories always linking her back to her homeland.

Genre:

  • Children's Fiction

Skills:

  • Novelist
  • Readings

Branch:

Canterbury

Location:

Christchurch

Publications:

The Butterflies of Meadow Hill Manor

Amy has been sent to live with her aunt at Meadow Hill Manor in Belper, Derbyshire, to help her ‘recover’. Rumours abound that the house is haunted, but Amy doesn’t care. It’s just another place to live and Amy is determined not to care about anything. What would be the point?

Amy’s obsession with shutting the world out is interrupted when she hears strange noises in the house. Here she finds herself drawn to a mysterious, magical power hidden within the building. Should she ignore it, or should she face her fears and embrace this strange, new magic?

Heart-warming and unique, The Butterflies of Meadow Hill Manor is a moving fantasy fiction which sensitively weaves themes of grief and anxiety along with friendship and discovery to deliver a truly magical story.